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Stories from the santuary

Earlier today, we received Billy’s post-mortem exam from AVC. For those who may not know Billy’s story, he came into our care in early January after an urgent call for help. Over the years, he had lived in several homes, and while he was loved, his medical needs eventually outgrew what could be provided. After […]

Billy’s post-mortem results

Animals Updates

Billy

April 29, 2025

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Mr org 4

March 16, 2025

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Billy, with the compassionate assistance of the caring professionals at the Atlantic Veterinary College – AVCin PEI, yesterday. After consulting with the doctor overseeing Billy’s care, we made the difficult decision to free him from his pain. Despite our hopes, Billy showed very little […]

Billy Update

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Billy 1

January 14, 2025

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Before the sun came up today, we picked up Billy to take him to AVC in PEI. Billy has been transferred to the care of the sanctuary as he has a fractured long bone in his leg and needed to be taken to AVC for surgery. It was looking like surgery would be tomorrow. However, […]

Billy: Emergency Intake

Billy

Billy 2

January 9, 2025

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Since arriving in January, Mr T has struggled to fit in. All the other roosters came in groups of 4. They already knew each other and had an established pecking order, which made it particularly hard for Mr T to find friends among the two rooster flocks. He’s getting closer to possibly being able to […]

Mr T, Blueberries, and Trying To Fit In

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Mr t 1

August 7, 2024

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Chickpea came into our care late last night. Her person wanted the best for her after a traumatic injury. One of our volunteers was able to pick up Chickpea last night and bring her to the sanctuary. This morning, she was examined by one of our wonderful vets, but sadly, it was determined that the […]

Chickpea

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chickpea the chicken

August 2, 2024

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Pictured here is Mel back in April, not long after she arrived. She was placed here after being seized by the NB SPCA due to cruelty/neglect, along with her friends Beatrice, Kate, and Merlin. Among other health issues, all four goats had parasites, including a lice infestation. While they all lost a lot of fur […]

Compassion Fatigue in Animal Rescue & Sanctuary Work: The Mental Health Toll of Caring

Looking Deeper

Mel 2024 goat rescued from neglect

June 17, 2024

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Hart. Although Hart wasn’t with us for very long, she left a mark on our hearts. Hart came in over the winter with her BFF, Blondie (seen watching over Hart in the picture below), as well as their Rooster friend, Mr T. When Hart […]

Hart

Hart

Hart the hen

June 6, 2024

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Edith was brought to the sanctuary almost two weeks ago for a better life. The owner’s words were, “I’m not going to slaughter her; she deserves better.” ⁣⁣ She didn’t have a name, so we chose Edith.⁣⁣ Edith was attacked at her previous home by other birds living there. She survived but is missing a […]

Please welcome Edith to Lily’s Place!⁣⁣

Animal Rescue

Edith1

August 31, 2023

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More sad news today. ⁣ We were shocked and saddened to find loveable little Larry deceased this morning. If you’ve been following Larry’s story, you know that she came to us as a 2-day-old broiler chick on December 12th, 2022. Larry turned 133 days old today and had just started laying eggs in the past […]

Larry: Remembering her & an important note

Larry

Larry

April 21, 2023

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